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Genital HPV is a common virus that is passed on through genital contact, most often during sex. Most sexually active people will get HPV at some time in their lives, though most will never even know it. It is most common in people in their late teens and early 20s. There are about 40 types […]
Cellulite is a skin condition that affects more than 85% or women. Cellulite does not result from poor diet or lack of exercise. Increased body fat does not account for the appearance of cellulite. Cellulite can be apparent on very lean females and is rarely seen in males. The development of cellulite is primarily caused […]
Imagine having hassle-free birth control for up to 5 years (or less, if you choose). Birth control that, once removed, allows you to try to become pregnant right away and adapts to your contraceptive needs throughout the different stages of your life. That’s Mirena, an estrogen-free intrauterine contraceptive (IUC) that delivers small amounts of hormone […]
Implanon (nearly identical to Nexplanon or Implanon NXT) is more than 99% effective: the chance of getting pregnant is less than 1 pregnancy per 100 women who use Implanon for 1 year when Implanon is inserted correctly. Implanon prevents pregnancy in several ways. The most important way is by stopping release of an egg from […]
Essure is a permanent birth control procedure that works with your body to create a natural barrier against pregnancy. This gentle procedure can be performed in a doctor’s office in less than an hour. Trusted by women and doctors for over five years, Essure is covered by most insurance providers. If the Essure procedure is […]
The NovaSure procedure is a quick, safe, simple, one-time endometrial ablation treatment. This minimally invasive procedure controls heavy bleeding by using energy to remove the lining of the uterus. The average treatment time is about 90 seconds, and only needs to be performed once to lighten or stop your periods. No pretreatment drugs are required […]